Translations
Modern
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
Traditional
But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
Literal
But we count it worthy to hear from you what you think, for truly, concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.”
Latin
Rogamus autem a te audire quæ sentis: nam de secta hac notum est nobis quia ubique ei contradicitur.
Original
Greek
English
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
Notes
The Jewish leaders assured Paul that they had received no reports against him, and they wanted to hear his explanation of this movement.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Paul's Journey to Romec. AD 56
- Paul's First Roman imprisonmentc. AD 57
Parallels
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesar’s Household Essenes Letter to the Ephesians Paul the Apostle Rome (City) Syracuse Titus, Letter to
Topics
Paul: Summons the Local Jewish Leadership Persecution of the Righteous